Is it illegal for private enterprises not to pay social security to employees?

Legal analysis: it is illegal not to buy social insurance for employees, and it is the legal basic obligation of employers to participate in social insurance for workers, which has been confirmed by China's labor law, labor contract law, social insurance law and other laws. All behaviors of employers that fail to pay or pay social insurance premiums in full are illegal acts prohibited by law. The illegal behavior of the employer not only violates its own legal obligations, but also seriously damages the legitimate rights and interests of workers, and must bear the responsibility for the consequences. If this behavior causes losses to the laborers, it shall also compensate the laborers for their losses.

Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Labor Law.

Article 71 The level of social insurance should be compatible with the level of social and economic development and social affordability.

Article 72 The sources of social insurance funds shall be determined according to the types of insurance, and social pooling shall be gradually implemented. Employers and workers must participate in social insurance and pay social insurance premiums according to law.